Peruvian Cilantro Rice

Name: Peruvian Cilantro Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed; 0.5 cup water; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 0.25 cup frozen, chopped carrots; 0.25 cup frozen peas; 1 tablespoon cumin; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup uncooked white rice

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This a recipe my mom always makes. Its delicious! The rice turns out green because of the cilantro and it's full of flavor!

Recipe by LAURELC1

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

2 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
½ cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ cup frozen, chopped carrots
¼ cup frozen peas (Optional)
1 tablespoon cumin
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup uncooked white rice

Directions

Place the chicken into a large saucepan and fill with enough water to cover, about 3 cups. Bring to a boil and cook for about fifteen minutes, or until chicken is done. Dice chicken, and reserve cooking liquid.
In a food processor or blender, puree cilantro with 1/2 cup water.
Heat oil in a saucepan and cook garlic until lightly browned. Pour in 2 cups of the cooking liquid and stir in the cilantro puree, diced chicken, carrots, peas, cumin and rice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then cover; cook on low heat until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

190	Calories
3g	Fat
27g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 190
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 22mg	7%
Sodium 43mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 5mg	25%
Calcium 34mg	3%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 231mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.